Retail Display Collection

Souvenir tiles in shop display, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Mannequin In The Nude
Undraped mannequins in the window of a London shop before the sales, circa 1930. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Pair of Dutch clogs hanging on display in shop, Amsterdam

Fresh fruit on display at Farmers Market (Mercado dos Lavradores), Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Small bottles of poncha on display at Farmers Market (Mercado dos Lavradores), Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Mrs Salmon's Waxwork, Fleet Street, London (engraved illustration)
Scanned directly from Old and New London - Its History, its people and its places, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. 1878

Illustration, people walking past windows of department store, showing furniture and fashion for adults and children

Street Fashion 1953; fashionable young woman window shopping in Londons Piccadilly
4th June 1953: A fashionable young woman window shopping in Londons Piccadilly. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6576 - What Makes Piccadilly - pub

Agnetapark
Antique illustration of Netherlands yeast and distillery

Black and white illustration of toys displayed in shop window

Metalwork for sale, Grand Bazaar, Isfahan, Iran

Bath Tearoom
circa 1900: The shopfront of a Norton Dairies cafe on the Regency Bow, Bath. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Stocking Show
circa 1935: Stockings on display in a shop window. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Spices, display in a store in the Spice Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Variety of magazines in window display

Wedding cake in shop window

Euphonium on window display

Woman Window Shopping at Clothes Store

Looking For Shoes
Two women looking in the window of Florsheims shoe shop on 5th Avenue in New York circa 1935. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Grocers Wares
The window of a grocers shop displaying dried fruits. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Finished Hats
circa 1909: A display of hats from Sutton & Torkington Ltd. in Manchester. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Goods In Window
1st October 1938: Clothing on display in a shop window in the village of Polperro in Cornwall. Original Publication: Picture Post - 3 - The Life Of A Village - pub

Monthly Antique Market, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Hat By Mr John
circa 1950: A hat by Mr John on display on a mannequin in the window of a boutique on 57th Street, New York City. (Photo by Al Barry/Three Lions/Getty Images)

One-Piece Underwear
A mans one-piece undergarment, known as the Union Shirt, on display at a clothing exhibition in London

Lovely Legs
circa 1925: A display of sheer nylons in a shop window, possibly Harrods of London, during their Great Summer Sale. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

USA, New York City, Times Square, teenage boys and taxi (montage)

Store Window Clock Display
California: c. 1926. A store display for Westclox with luminous dials

Woman Reading In Bed In Public
Chicago, Illinois: October 10, 1951 A model reads an Esquire magazine in bed in the store window of Kays Interiors to call attention to a new line of linens introduced by the store

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"Exploring the Art of Retail Display: From Souvenir Tiles to Fashionable Mannequins" Step into a world of retail enchantment as you wander through Lisbon, Portugal's charming souvenir shop. Admire the vibrant display of intricately designed tiles that capture the essence of this European gem. In another corner, a mannequin stands proudly in the nude, showcasing the artistry behind fashion and design. Its graceful pose invites you to appreciate both its form and the craftsmanship it represents. Venture further into London's Fleet Street and discover Mrs Salmon's Waxwork, an engraved illustration that brings history to life. Marvel at these lifelike figures frozen in time, capturing moments from bygone eras. As you stroll along bustling streets, illustrations depict people walking past department store windows filled with furniture and fashion for adults and children alike. Witness how these displays entice passersby with their allure and elegance. Travel back in time to 1953 on London's Piccadilly street where fashionable young women indulge in window shopping. Immerse yourself in their world as they admire stylish garments while Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens unfolds nearby. Escape to Agnetapark, where tranquility meets beauty. Here lies a haven adorned with international broadsheet newspapers and postcards on wire racks outside a quaint news agent shop—a testament to global connections even amidst local charm. Gaze upon small souvenir figures adorning gift store windows—animals, people, trinkets—all beckoning visitors with their whimsical appeal. These tiny treasures hold memories waiting to be cherished forever. Delight your inner child as black-and-white illustrations transport you back in time when toys were displayed enticingly within shop windows. Experience nostalgia while marveling at vintage playthings that once brought joy to generations past. Journey eastward towards Isfahan's Grand Bazaar where metalwork reigns supreme. Behold an array of exquisite pieces, each telling a story of its own.